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The River Tyne has a long history, not merely as a waterway to the sea, but as a working river.
Today you are more likely to see leisure cruise craft, ferries or speedboats on the river, however in years gone by you could have seen keelmen loading all types of different cargo on to ships [...]
Continue Reading →The Sanctuary Knock on the northern door of Durham Cathedral
In the middle ages, someone accused of a serious offence could claim sanctuary in Durham Cathedral by knocking on the door. Having knocked and claiming sanctuary the local constables were unable to take any further action in the precincts of the Cathedral, such was the [...]
Continue Reading →View from the footpath across the river of the Cathedral towering over the city and the boathouse at the river-side.
Continue Reading →Charles William Vane Tempest Stewart, The 3rd Marquess of Londonderry watches over the market place high on his horse.
Continue Reading →Tucked away in the south west corner of County Durham, Balderdale provides a calming retreat from the hussle and bussle of town and city life.
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